Tobias Anointing His Father's Eyes 1767

Curator: What a dramatic scene! It almost feels like a stage play, all those figures illuminated in that intense light. Editor: Indeed. This print, entitled "Tobias Anointing His Father's Eyes," is by Simon François Ravenet the Elder and is part of the Harvard Art Museums collection. Curator: There's something so tender about it. Tobias carefully restoring his father's sight, a hopeful act amidst the surrounding shadows. Editor: That act also speaks to the broader cultural role of religious imagery, particularly within the domestic sphere. Prints like these were often displayed in homes, promoting faith and family values. Curator: I suppose so, yet it feels timeless. A beautiful depiction of hope and healing. Editor: And a fascinating insight into the distribution of religious narratives in 18th-century society.